What does it mean to ‘back down? Before we find out what it means, let’s listen to today’s conversation. 잘 들어보세요.

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Jason: Hey how did the audition go?Mike: To be honest, I backed down from the audition. I don’t think I’m ready to compete quite yet.Jason: What! You really backed down from the audition! How come?Mike: There were so many contestants who were much better than me so I had to withdraw.Jason: Well don’t give up and try again next year. I will be there to cheer for you okay?Mike: Hmm…I’ll think about it.

Jason: Hey how did the audition go?Mike: To be honest, I backed down from the audition. I don’t think I’m ready to compete quite yet.Jason: What! You really backed down from the audition! How come?Mike: There were so many contestants who were much better than me so I had to withdraw.Jason: Well don’t give up and try again next year. I will be there to cheer for you okay?Mike: Hmm…I’ll think about it.

'If you back down like this, you are not going to win the argument.’ 라고 하면 ‘네가 이런 식으로 굽히면 논쟁에서 지는 거야.’라는 뜻이 됩니다. Now you understand what ‘back down’ means right? Then now, we will listen to the conversation for the last time.

BACK DOWN

Jason: Hey how did the audition go?Mike: To be honest, I backed down from the audition. I don’t think I’m ready to compete quite yet.Jason: What! You really backed down from the audition! How come?Mike: There were so many contestants who were much better than me so I had to withdraw.Jason: Well don’t give up and try again next year. I will be there to cheer for you okay?Mike: Hmm…I’ll think about it.

So let’s review. ‘Back down’ means to withdraw from a position or commitment. Remember that it can also mean to abandon an argument or claim. ‘Back down’ 다음 시간에 다시 뵙겠습니다. 지금까지 ENGLISH WITH YOO에 Jennifer Yoo입니다. Bye Bye!